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Director of Research (Multiple Openings)

Due to recent expansion and internal growth, Kemin Industries has multiple R&D Director positions available. These positions are located in China, Belgium and U.S.A.

Kemin Industries, Inc., is a privately held global life science company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, with a vision to “improve the quality of life by touching half the people of the world every day with our products and services.” Kemin develops nutritional solutions that serve a variety of industries ranging from Agrifoods to Pharmaceuticals.

These positions are responsible for research and development of products from conception to commercialization in their respective markets. The positions require extensive management experience, including budgeting and management of a wide array of projects and research teams. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are required in these hands-on roles. Domestic and international travel is likely.

Director, Research & Development - Kemin AgriFoods (Europe and China)
Ph.D. in Animal Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry or Microbiology; At least 7 years of broad scientific/ag-oriented experience and knowledge base (chemistry, biochemistry, animal feed/nutrition, microbiology, agronomy, statistical analysis, technical writing, practical field experience, etc.); A proven track record of accomplishment in product commercialization.

Director, Research & Development - Kemin Health (U.S.A.)
Ph.D. in biochemistry, microbiology, organic chemistry or comparable discipline; At least 7 years of experience in the nutraceutical and/or vitamin and dietary supplement industries is preferred with a proven track record of identifying and developing new technologies resulting in successful product commercialization.

Director, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs - Kemin Nutrisurance (U.S.A.)
Ph.D. in biochemistry, organic chemistry or comparable discipline; At least 7 years experience in the pet food and/or animal health and/or animal agriculture industries is preferred with a proven track record of identifying and developing new technologies resulting in successful product commercialization. A solid Regulatory Affairs understanding is also required.

More information about Kemin, its products and industries served can be found at www.kemin.com.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to:

jobs@kemin.com or Kemin Human Resources, 2100 Maury Street - PO Box 70, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-0070.


Kemin is an equal opportunity employer